I'm this video I show you my first motorcycle and some of the mods I have done to it so far. This a a 2012 kawasaki versys and it is an awesome first bike for those of you looking to getting into biking.
I'v been riding in south florida for over 20 years and had alot of different types of bikes supersport, cruisers, sport tour, And i just sold my brand new fz10 and bought a 2010 versys 650 and LOVE this bike! This is alot more then just a beginers bike for sure.
Nice video and nice bike. I started out on a Yamaha FZ6 and moved up to Yamaha FZ1. My advice, don't go crazy on a bunch of upgrades to this bike because you'll want to move up to a more powerful bike soon. Enjoy!
Thanks man, have recently done and exhaust on the bike. I will keep it for a couple years and then I am looking a getting a yahmaha xrs900 in the future. This bike has pleanty of power for me as of right now lol
Hi! Great little review man. How has the bike been for you? I am getting my Versys 2012 ABS this weekend, full black like yours! I'm 6'1 (185cm) what's the longer drive like?
I've been shopping for a used Versys 650 of '07-08 models. Just found a '12 model and I think I'd like it for any upgrades over the '08 model year. I don't know what those upgrades might be yet, still researching this bike. And this '12 model is yellow/black, not crazy for that. My first choice is DL650 WEE Strom. But the used one's I'm finding are out of my budget. I did find a '08 DL 1000 nearby, very nice bike. Abit above my budget but it's priced lower than all the DL650's I'm finding. It's alot of bike but everyone says take it easy and you'll be OK. I've ridden all my life off n on. Not had a bike in over 10yrs. I think a 650 will do me fine. Just don't want to find I outgrew the 650 and should have gone with a 1000cc. Also, found a very nice priced '06 Honda 919, gotta go check that bike out too.
Got myself a 2009 model a month ago and it's a lovely machine. The main advantage the 2010 - 2014 model has is that the engine is rubber mounted. You need that because the bike vibrates like crazy and reducing vibrations on the 2007 - 2009 model involves trickery and possibly black magic. That said, they are amazing, responsive machines.
If you do get the vibration or footpeg blues, there's a US parts maker, motowerk.com who make a handlebar riser that is very effective in reducing vibrations, and also a made for versys footpeg lowering kit.
She's beautiful... I'm looking for something similar for myself. Just one small notice - looks like those armored brake lines on the front are bent way too much - it's definitely not recommended as they will not last for long... cheers
Thanks for your review because I'm 6"2' and I'm looking to get my first used bike and I'm leaning towards a 2012 Versys 650 I actually like this style over the newer model, I know that's weird but yeah I like this version. Getting a motorcycle license here in France is pretty strict and the 1st two years of your license you're limited to a 650... I want to take my sweetheart on some road trips and I want the Mrs. to be comfortable. Have you gone with someone behind you? And top speed with 2? Greeting from Normandy, France...
I have spent a ton of my life watching videos this week and let me just tell you. After watching 4:23 of this video I think I no longer want a Versys purely because the sound of your voice makes me want to deafen myself.
+Can Uzaras It all about control. This is considered a great first bike if you can be responsible. It does have a enough power to get you in trouble real quick but again it all comes down to throttle control. Thanks for watching.
Buying shorter levers, to replace your OEM Kawasaki levers, makes about as much sense as buying a shorter kickstand to replace your OEM kickstand. 🤷♂️
Honey, I shrunk my control levers ! LOL. Sorry kid, but stock levers are much safer because they work better than those short levers do. You especially need a stock length brake lever, in order to control your throttle with your right index finger and thumb, while your remaining three fingers of your right hand can apply firm braking pressure on the lever, during an emergency stop, so that you can downshift smoothly and correctly, by raising your RPMs with your throttle just before releasing the clutch, while maintaining pressure on your front brakes. You simply can not stop as quickly and safely while using a short front brake lever. I have OEM levers on my Versys 650, and I can still brake with two fingers, any time that I want to. I just don't want to. Nobody actually needs short levers ! A safe motorcyclist needs to be able to operate their throttle and their front brake at the same time. That's really not feasible when you have a short front brake lever.
